Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database
Supporting fish passage and connectivity conservation in Canada
Nick Mazany-Wright
August 23, 2022
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Nova Scotia Partner Engagement Symposium
Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD)
What is the conservation issue?
What we know:
Structures like dams, culverts, and dykes block the movement of fish (and other species) and energy/matter
Barriers to connectivity are extensive across Canada
Barriers removal needed to restore access to important habitat and ecosystem functions
Restoration projects are expensive